The phrase is one Pat Riley has repeated often of late, and it was written again in the Miami Heat locker room. "Finish the task." His team did just that Friday night. Dwyane Wade had 25 points and eight assists and Udonis Haslem added a career-high 24 points as the Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-85 to secure the Eastern Conference's No.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Heat 104, 76ers 85 (AP)
Monday, April 10, 2006
Iverson practices, expected to return to lineup (AP)
Allen Iverson was back on the court Tuesday for the first time since spraining his right foot nine days ago, and is expected to be in the lineup for the Philadelphia 76ers against Atlanta on Wednesday. Iverson, the NBA's second-leading scorer with an average of 33.2 points, missed the last four games after he bruised and sprained his foot against Memphis on March 12.
Dalembert frustrated over decreased role (AP)
Steven Hunter was supposed to be elsewhere. Samuel Dalembert was deemed Philadelphia's franchise center after signing a multimillion dollar contract. Somehow, that all got jumbled. Hunter has worked his way into the starting lineup since a trade that would have shipped him out of Philadelphia was rescinded.
76ers 115, Hawks 106 (AP)
Still playing with a sore foot, Allen Iverson came back and invigorated fading Philadelphia. Iverson scored 29 points in his return to the lineup, Kyle Korver had 23 and Chris Webber 21 to lead the 76ers over the Atlanta Hawks 115-106 on Wednesday night, snapping a four-game losing streak. "Having Allen back rejuvenated us a little bit," coach Maurice Cheeks said.
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Sixers re-sign G Green (AP)
PHILADELPHIA -- Willie Green re-signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, nearly seven months after the guard agreed to terms before injuring his knee. Green, who averaged 7.7 points playing sporadically under former coach Jim O'Brien last season, is expected to get additional playing time under Maurice Cheeks.
Injured forward Mashburn retires (AP)
Forward Jamal Mashburn retired Friday, shortly after being waived by the Philadelphia 76ers. "I've had a long career in the NBA and have enjoyed my experience," Mashburn said. Mashburn never suited up for the 76ers after being acquired from the New Orleans Hornets in 2005. In a swap of inactive players, the 76ers traded Glenn Robinson to the Hornets for Mashburn and Rodney Rodgers.
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Pistons 101, 76ers 91 (AP)
With a balanced, dominant and deep roster, Detroit swept the season series against Philadelphia. With the way both teams are playing down the stretch, the Pistons can start thinking about another possible sweep over the Sixers, only this time in the postseason. Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess each scored 18 points to lead the Detroit Pistons over the slumping Philadelphia 76ers 101-91 on...
Magic 102, 76ers 86 (AP)
Trailing by 10 points early in the first quarter and in the midst of a franchise-record 16-game road losing streak, Orlando Magic head coach Brian Hill knew exactly where to turn. The bench. Orlando's reserves outscored Philadelphia's bench 50-28 and the Magic pulled away for a 102-86 win over a 76ers team that is fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Pacers 92, 76ers 79 (AP)
After a season filled with turmoil and injuries, the Indiana Pacers finally are at full strength. Stephen Jackson, Peja Stojakovic, Jamaal Tinsley and Jermaine O'Neal started together for the first time this season, and they all played major roles in Indiana's 92-79 win over Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon.
